Tax Associate

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

Tax Function

A career within Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet and manage their tax obligations across unique but ever changing tax specialties.

Our team helps our clients with tax compliance in relation to direct and indirect taxes in the Isle of Man and UK.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

The role - summary

As a Tax Associate working towards a recognised tax qualification, you will be part of a team who provides high quality tax services to a wide range of clients. Our role is to maintain tax compliance as well as advising our clients on their tax obligations, helping them to stay up to date with the latest developments and to arrange and manage their affairs in a tax efficient manner.

Our work includes the provision of advice to our clients regarding their tax status as well as providing tax compliance services (i.e. preparing and submitting periodic tax returns).

From day one you will be exposed to all aspects of the work we do and will have direct exposure to our clients.

As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Responsibilities for this level include but are not limited to:

• Draft IOM personal tax returns 

• Draft IOM corporate tax returns

• Draft UK personal tax returns 

• Draft UK corporate tax returns

• Draft IOM and UK VAT returns

• Work towards an understanding of UK corporate tax returns and offshore fund reporting.

• Liaise with HMRC and ITD in relation to enquiries.

• Deal with incoming post, updating clients and recording on team workflow.

• Drafting emails, letters and tax related correspondence.

• To provide support in relation to technical research on specific matters.

• Communicate with clients requesting information or providing updates.

• Draft application forms to be submitted to ITD or HMRC.

• Liaise with internal teams to assist with the client onboarding process.

• Update internal reporting systems in relation to client deliverables.

• Staying abreast of tax developments via internal and external sources.

• Other ad hoc administrative tasks to support the team.

Skills & Behaviours

• Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.

• Share and collaborate effectively with others.

• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.

• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.

• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.

• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.

• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in writing.

• Build and maintain an internal and external network.

• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Personal Attributes

The individual we are looking for should have:

• a strong academic background and be studying towards a recognised tax qualification;

• excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);

• an assertive and confident approach in asking questions to learn complex technical information processes;

• the ability to work independently but also thrive in a team; and

• a desire to develop their career. 

The successful candidate will already have some tax related experience and workplace experience in a different environment.

Tax Training Contract

This is a formal student training contract with PwC and the successful candidate will receive support to study for and sit professional examinations, leading to the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) qualification. Study support may then be available to progress to the Chartered Tax Advisor qualification at a later date.  You will get fully funded financial and study support from PwC to enable you to successfully achieve a tax qualification.

The successful candidate will be entitled to:

• Competitive salary; 

• 25 days holiday entitlement, plus all IoM public holidays and an additional day’s leave on Christmas Eve;

• Full study support for your professional qualification including study leave; and

• A range of competitive benefits.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Communication, Corporate Tax Planning, Drafting Tax Documents, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Audit, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Submissions Filing, Tax Accounting, Tax Auditing, Tax Compliance, Tax Credit, Tax Preparation {+ 4 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date